Volunteer with bears in Romania

Description du projet et du rôle des volontaires

The project

Historically, bears have been mistreated for generations in Romania: taken from the wild as cubs, taught to dance and perform, kept in tiny cages and tormented by tourists. Happily, this treatment is now illegal, and bears across Eastern Europe have been lucky enough to find homes in sanctuaries.

The bear sanctuary in Romania is Eastern Europe's largest bear sanctuary, and it is currently home to over 100 bears. The sanctuary is set in rolling hills at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, and is a beautiful haven in which these bears can recover and rehabilitate.

What will I be doing?

Volunteers are an essential part of life at the sanctuary. From Monday - Friday, volunteers help for about 6 hours per day to prepare food for the bears. This job is essential - with over 100 bears, that is a lot of food that is needed!

Volunteers are also able to join the bear feeding tours, monitor the bears each day and enjoy watching the bears in their new-found freedom.

Free time

You will be living in the centre of the medieval city of Brasov along with other volunteers. Brasov is a lively and beautiful city, surrounded by towering mountain ranges. We include a trip to Dracula's Castle, but you can also go skiing, hiking, exploring local cities and culture, or just relaxing in the many bars, restaurants and cafes that Brasov has to offer.

Accommodation and food

Live in a self catered flat, sharing a room with one other volunteer. The accommodation is in a fantastic location just 5 minutes walk from the medieval city centre.

Project highlights

Seeing brown bears up close every day - and helping to secure their wellbeing
Exploring stunning Transylvania in your free time
Working in nature during the day, but with all of the buzz of city life in the evenings and at the weekends
Meeting volunteers from all around the world, and working together to improve bear welfare

Extra information about the organisation of this project

You will be with other international volunteers from around the world
There is 24/7 emergency support
Speak to someone who has done this project - our experienced team have volunteered on all of our projects and know them intimately
You will need travel insurance to be able to join this project - we can offer advice of what to look for in a travel insurance policy

L’organisation de volontariat se présente

This organisation specialises in arranging hand-picked ethical volunteering projects in more than 24 countries around the world. Projects mainly focus on animal welfare, conservation, and sustainability, with strong focus also on humanitarian and social care programmes. Their passionate and experienced team of travellers have been sending volunteers around the world since 2006.

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Fiche technique de la mission

Pays d’action :

Roumanie, Europe

Type d'activité :

Missions avec animaux et vétérinaires,Ecovolontariat

Durée de la mission :

Minimum: 2 semaines
Maximum: 4 semaines / 1 Mois

Frais de participation à la mission :

(contacter l’organisation pour une liste de prix complète)
2 semaines : 1445 €

Pourquoi payer pour faire du volontariat ?

* Toutes les indications de prix sont fournies par l’organisation de volontariat sans garantie. Si l’organisation ne facture pas en Euros, les prix réels peuvent varier en fonction du cours de change.

Disponibilité de la mission :

Available throughout the year with the exception of over Christmas and New Year.
Please ask us directly if you would like to volunteer for more than 4 weeks.

Age minimum :

17 ans

Age maximum :

pas d'âge maximum

Placement individuelle ou en groupe ?

Individuelle / Groupe

Maîtrise de langues :

Understand and speak good English.

Qualifications particulières :

Pas nécessaire

Hébergement & repas :

Accommodation is a flat central to Brasov which you share with fellow volunteers. There is wifi available as well as televisions and books at your disposal. The fully equipped kitchen means that you can cook with fellow volunteers.

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